The Peace Patriots
| The Peace Patriots | |
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| Directed by | Robbie Leppzer |
| Narrated by | Janeane Garofalo |
| Music by | John Sheldon |
Production company | Turning Tide Productions |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Peace Patriots is a 2005 American documentary film directed by Robbie Leppzer about opposition to the Iraq War. Narrated by actress Janeane Garofalo, the film follows students, teachers, clergy, and veterans in Massachusetts as they protest against the US government's 2003 invasion of Iraq, the first stage of the Iraq War.[1]
In addition to original music composed by John Sheldon, The Peace Patriots features music by Billy Bragg, Jonatha Brooke, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Pete Seeger, Stephan Smith, and Saul Williams.[2][3] A work-in-progress version of the film was screened on September 27, 2004, at Greenfield Community College in Greenfield, Massachusetts.[4] The finished film premiered on September 22, 2005, at the Calvin Theater in Northampton.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Peace Patriots". Turning Tide Productions. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Mellen 2005, p. C2.
- ^ "GCC presents 'The Peace Patriots' Thursday, Nov. 3". The Recorder. Greenfield, Massachusetts. November 3, 2005. p. 3. Retrieved February 7, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Director discussion at film 'The Peace Patriots'". The Recorder. Greenfield, Massachusetts. September 27, 2004. p. 16. Retrieved February 7, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mellen 2005, p. C1.
Bibliography
[edit]- Mellen, Kathleen (September 21, 2005). "Documentary filmmaker focuses on area 'Peace Patriots'". Daily Hampshire Gazette. Northampton, Massachusetts. p. C1–C2.
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